I AM SO HAPPY you got a video of this up. For my two yellow bellies, i'll be getting this 300 gallon. Sadly they will be on the floor. but will be a HUGE improvement over what they got. Can't wait for black friday to get the FX6.
Great Job I have the same 300 gallon stock tank I also have 2 empty 55gallon new drums thanks for the idea's keep the bids coming I want to see how it turns out
thanks! I did one preview 30 second vid of it and then a longer version where I explain what I did :) I'm subbed to you and definitely want to see more of your tanks! thx!
Do you have any suggestions for how to cover the stock tank? Is there a way to cover it with screen? My cat will try to jump in the tank without something covering it.
Greg, I looove your videos. You seem to have the answer I need too. With these rubbermaid stock tanks, how did you increase the bulkhead size with those two stupid notches on both sides of the hole on the inside of the tank? Do any of the standard schedule 80 sizes fit between them? What did you use? These stock rubbermaid plugs are crap! Thanks a lot dude! Steve
Thanks Steve, I used a 1.25" or 1.5" bulkhead which thankfully fit just inside those notches, i did shave the inside diameter of the hole a little bit to get the bulkhead through. it wasn't schedule 80
The bulkhead you have in your 300 turtle tank is not a schedule 80? I have a 1.5" sch 80 and its not even close to clearing those notches lol its driving me crazy. I know with an 80 I won't even have to worry about leaks.
beastmode how long did it take? also why did u plug the drain? why not make a manifold along the bottom to suck up everything while it drains...i always thaught about that to do w/c on a stocktank
it took a few hours, i'm afraid any pvc pipe that enters the tank would be beat up and loosened by the turtles, also, this sits higher than my basement sump pump barrel, so i should be able to siphon directly out of the house from the top as opposed to the bottom of the stock tank, if you have a design/sketch though PM me, i'd like to see
Hi greg, I did some research and found out some preform pond tubs seem to need support if keeping above ground. would you think concrete blocks up the sides will hold the tub together?
+zerobot002 as long as you go with a stock tank, they are designed to support their own weight when full, i'd avoid any preforms that can't support their own weight.
+Donna Saunders i don't have the dimensions off hand, looking back you could probably toss it right on the concrete blocks or just add a sheet of plywood in between and be fine
ah I was a little worried I missed something when I saw this video, because I just put mine on cinder blocks and didn't build a form fitting stand. Nice to know that it is okay to do it without the wood.
+Mechashiva76 it probably needs to be tightened slightly, however, i would recommend getting a better bulkhead, the ones that come with it are garbage, schedule 80 bulkheads will never leak.
+Greg Jones (Greg's Fishroom) do you have a recommendation? like an amazon link. i have no idea what the stock bulkhead is. it looks like the main bulkhead thread is a 2" diameter. (found this on amazon: Bulkhead Fittings Sch 80 2 Inch Thread x Thread) also, do you have a drain valve or recommendation?
+Greg Jones (Greg's Fishroom) hey, i kinda got the whole stock tank thing figured out, but my turtle is acting funny. He acts like he's starving but he won't eat his favorite foods anymore. Like green leaf lettuce, kale, or even treats like strawberries. he's been in it a month now. he'll eat turtle pellets and when he sees me come over to his tank he starts paddling hard like he's saying "FEED ME", but he won't eat foods that are good for him. any advice? he used to really go after green leafy things, which i know are good for him.
Michael Piccirillo Hi. I plan on getting a stock tank and adding a viewing window to it. I'll upload a video of it once I'm done so everyone can see how it turns out.
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Man, you are one hard worker...keep it up
thanks man! labor of love.
I AM SO HAPPY you got a video of this up. For my two yellow bellies, i'll be getting this 300 gallon. Sadly they will be on the floor. but will be a HUGE improvement over what they got. Can't wait for black friday to get the FX6.
wow this is pretty cool! I will going to do this for my turtle pond
That's beautiful.
This is so exciting and inspiring to see! Thanks for sharing! Gonna go catch up on all your other videos :)
This is the video I was looking for!!!! Thank you! Looks really awesome!
Looks good! Glad to see they are doing well! Looking forward to more turtle updates!
Amazing stand!
Great Job I have the same 300 gallon stock tank I also have 2 empty 55gallon new drums thanks for the idea's keep the bids coming I want to see how it turns out
Good stuff 👍
I'd really like dimensions of each set of boxes. I need to house koi in my garage over Minnesota winters. This would be extremely helpful. Thanks
nice video! I have the same one for axolotls, but I just put a bunch of cinder blocks under it and didn't get as fancy as building a wood stand.
nice! can't wait to see the videos! subbed.
thanks! I did one preview 30 second vid of it and then a longer version where I explain what I did :) I'm subbed to you and definitely want to see more of your tanks! thx!
I'm looking to get one for my koi fish for the winter time
Awesome!
Nice!
Sir, what is the purpose of the wood platform? Why not just cinder block?
You can't expect a male that wears flip flops to have the best judgement.
i wish i had money to do something like this
Do you have any suggestions for how to cover the stock tank? Is there a way to cover it with screen? My cat will try to jump in the tank without something covering it.
why not just put it in on cinder blocks?
Hello , did you make a video for the big white filter in the video for the stocktank? I would love to learn how to make one like that thanks
Confused why you did not just use the blocks and put a piece of plywood on top.
Greg, I looove your videos. You seem to have the answer I need too. With these rubbermaid stock tanks, how did you increase the bulkhead size with those two stupid notches on both sides of the hole on the inside of the tank? Do any of the standard schedule 80 sizes fit between them? What did you use? These stock rubbermaid plugs are crap! Thanks a lot dude! Steve
Thanks Steve, I used a 1.25" or 1.5" bulkhead which thankfully fit just inside those notches, i did shave the inside diameter of the hole a little bit to get the bulkhead through. it wasn't schedule 80
The bulkhead you have in your 300 turtle tank is not a schedule 80? I have a 1.5" sch 80 and its not even close to clearing those notches lol its driving me crazy. I know with an 80 I won't even have to worry about leaks.
Looks great, should work out real good for maintenance and viewing..
Whats the piece of wood in the middle of the tank? Is it driftwood and where could I get one?
beastmode how long did it take? also why did u plug the drain? why not make a manifold along the bottom to suck up everything while it drains...i always thaught about that to do w/c on a stocktank
it took a few hours, i'm afraid any pvc pipe that enters the tank would be beat up and loosened by the turtles, also, this sits higher than my basement sump pump barrel, so i should be able to siphon directly out of the house from the top as opposed to the bottom of the stock tank, if you have a design/sketch though PM me, i'd like to see
ok ill see if i can draw it up
Great Tank $199.00 at Blain's Farm and Fleet in Wisc. Bottom is reinforced.
Hi greg, I did some research and found out some preform pond tubs seem to need support if keeping above ground. would you think concrete blocks up the sides will hold the tub together?
i would be worried that the concrete block would cut into the stock tank, unless placed strategically like Greg did.
+zerobot002 as long as you go with a stock tank, they are designed to support their own weight when full, i'd avoid any preforms that can't support their own weight.
Hey Greg, can you recommend me a stock tank, about 40 to 60 gallons? I would like to keep it outside during the summer as my growout
Did you plant the mangrove seedlings?
Good work. Where did you get that tank? Thx
Tractor supply store
Hi, just got this exact one. Are you able to share your dimensions on an awesome build.
+Donna Saunders i don't have the dimensions off hand, looking back you could probably toss it right on the concrete blocks or just add a sheet of plywood in between and be fine
ah I was a little worried I missed something when I saw this video, because I just put mine on cinder blocks and didn't build a form fitting stand. Nice to know that it is okay to do it without the wood.
I WAS WONDERING THE SAME THING. IM GETTIN ONE IN FEW MONTHS :)
hey I was wondering if you could post or send me the lumber list? Or can i just set it on some planks (sitting on cinderblock)? or even the carpet?
I don't have a lumber list, support the entire bottom and you'll be fine
hey, i bought the rubbermaid 150 gallon stock tank and the bulkhead is leaking. any advice?
+Mechashiva76 it probably needs to be tightened slightly, however, i would recommend getting a better bulkhead, the ones that come with it are garbage, schedule 80 bulkheads will never leak.
+Greg Jones (Greg's Fishroom) do you have a recommendation? like an amazon link. i have no idea what the stock bulkhead is. it looks like the main bulkhead thread is a 2" diameter. (found this on amazon: Bulkhead Fittings Sch 80 2 Inch Thread x Thread) also, do you have a drain valve or recommendation?
+Greg Jones (Greg's Fishroom) hey, i kinda got the whole stock tank thing figured out, but my turtle is acting funny. He acts like he's starving but he won't eat his favorite foods anymore. Like green leaf lettuce, kale, or even treats like strawberries. he's been in it a month now. he'll eat turtle pellets and when he sees me come over to his tank he starts paddling hard like he's saying "FEED ME", but he won't eat foods that are good for him. any advice? he used to really go after green leafy things, which i know are good for him.
Mechashiva76. 3 M Marine adhesive needs 24 hrs to dry.
Treat job
Thanks, I have a pond which I am looking for ideas to upgrade
what did me making from the beginning? lego?
be cool if you could add a viewing window using silicone
Michael Piccirillo Hi. I plan on getting a stock tank and adding a viewing window to it. I'll upload a video of it once I'm done so everyone can see how it turns out.
Dude. Just go behind Wal-Mart and grab a Palette
Thats a brilliant idea, tons of places will either give away or sell you pallets. Two to four should work. Thank you for the idea.